Victorian Wicker Photographers Chair Wonderful Victorian wicker photographers chair made by Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. It is shown on page 57 in the reprint of their 1898 catalog "Classic Wicker Furniture" with introduction by Richard Saunders and referred to as "Fancy Reception Chair." It is also shown on page 146 of "Official 1984 Price Guide to Wicker" by Richard Saunders. If you look at your old pre 1900 photographs of your great grandparents and uncles you will find many of them were taken using this chair as a prop. Two such photos, taken from "Collector's Guide to American Wicker Furniture" by Richard Saunders, are shown here. The chair features spider web caning, curly cues, bird cages, stick and ball, and machine caned seat. The seat and web caning have been redone at some point. The back is a bit loose and would not tolerate heavy use. This chair is meant to be exhibited like a work of art and decoration. A classic example of Victorian wicker! Circa: 1890 Dimensions: 44"H x 31"W x 19"D Finish: Good refurbished original finish. Some of the wrappings have been replaced. Price: $2150.00
 

Victorian Wicker Turkish Chair Rare form Victorian wicker Turkish chair or fireside bench
made by Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. It is shown on page 60 in
the reprint of their 1898 catalog "Classic Wicker Furniture" with introduction by
Richard Saunders. It features a rolled woven arm, machine woven seat
(replaced cane), numerous curly cues, and bird cages on the legs. This piece
is also shown (without the bottom curly cues) on page 162 of the "Official 1984
Price Guide to Wicker" by Richard Saunders. It is an unusual form!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 29"H x 34"W x 16"D
Finish: Good refurbished original finish. Some of the wrappings have been
replaced.
Price: $1150.00
 

Wicker Plant Stand with Oak Top Lovely little Victorian wicker pedestal plant stand made by
Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. It is shown on page 87 in the
reprint of their 1898 catalog "Classic Wicker Furniture" with introduction by Richard
Saunders. This stand has a solid quartered oak top with rope molding and
lower round shelf. A number of curlicues and birdcages decorate the lower
legs and base. It retains the original brass caps on the feet. A classic
piece of Victorian wicker!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 31"H x 16" Diameter
Finish: Good refurbished original finish
Price: $995.00
 

Hanging Cherry Curio Cabinet Fancy Hanging Eastlake Cherry Curio Cabinet with an ornate incised crest
of the rising sun. The back is ribbed from top to bottom and decorated with half round
sausage turnings. There is a spindled top shelf and then a lovely center beveled glass
curio. Inside is a plate glass shelf and there is the original working key. The side
carvings have the incised sun motif with deep vertical floral carvings on the inside panels.
There is a small lower shelf with knob finials. A pretty cabinet for display and storage!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 33" H x 24 1/4" W x 8" D
Finish: Good original
Price: $895.00
 

Delightful Tiered Walnut Icebox Delightful Victorian Walnut Icebox with an ornate mirrored and tiered shelved gallery. The back has a stick and ball horizontal pediment with small finials, two beveled edge shelves on either side, and the original beveled mirror in the center (very slight age loss to silvering). The surface also has a beveled edge and lift out lid that reveals the original porcelain lined water reservoir. The front of the cabinet has two fancy incised doors with the original beautiful door knobs and ornate Eastlake side hinges (see photos for details). Notice the original brass spigot! The interiors are also all original with zinc lining and slotted shelves. The icebox is on large original casters with fancy bracket feet and more decorative incising. This rare Victorian icebox would make a delightful, unique back bar! Circa: 1890 Dimensions: 65 1/2" H x 37" W x 21" D Finish: Good original Price: $4350.00
 

Rosewood Server with Fantasy Carvings Outrageous Rococo Victorian rosewood server with thick red
and white marble top with beveled black border. The marble (repaired) is a
rare rich red and white color. The mirror has a fantasy winged serpent
creature with tongue out menacingly viewing an open mouthed snake on the
right hand side. The wings feature superb detail in the carvings. The
lower part of the serpent, along with flowers and leaves, are carved in
relief in front of an original mirror. The two drawers are asymmetrical and
have three dimensionally open carved vines and leaves applied to the fronts.
Two large cabriole shaped legs with carvings at the top go from the surface
to the base in front. The cabinet has two mirrored doors with a heavily
carved molding for a border. We have had the interior of the cabinet
restored. It has four compartments made of satinwood with rosewood fronts.
This cabinet was certainly made by one of the fine NYC craftsmen of the
period. Alexander Roux used rich carvings and unusual marbles on many of
his pieces but we can't make a definite attribution. This is a unique
attractive piece with most amazing carvings!
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 62.5"H x 62"W x 23"D
Finish: Very good original finish and patina
Price: $16,950.00
 

R.J. Horner Carved Oak Server Wonderful solid quartered oak server attributed to R.J.
Horner, NYC. The crest, typical of that found on the better Horner pieces,
is intricately open carved. It features a bust at either end, dolphins, two
figures blowing horns, and a central convex oval surrounded by a wreath with
a face beneath. There is a middle drawer underneath the surface that has a
lion at either end and a carved mask in the middle. Notice that the
interior wood in the drawer is also oak. A fully carved semi nude woman
forms the frontal supports. A bookcase with similar carved women and masks
can be seen on page 70 of "Victorian Decor" by Martin M. May. This piece has
very vibrant tiger grain. There is a slight water stain on the top. This
is a great example of the quality and detailed carving found on the best of
R.J. Horner furniture!
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 50"H x 51"W x 23"D
Finish: Very good original
Price: $6500.00
 

Faux Bamboo Leather Top Stand American made Victorian faux bamboo birds eye maple stand
attributed to R.J. Horner. We installed a new dark brown leather on the top
surface. The base has the typical faux turnings associated with Horner.
Small accessory pieces, like this stand, are hard to find and complement
other such furnishings from this period!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 29"H x 26"W x 19.5"D
Finish: Fair original
Price: $1850.00
 

Lovely Hand Painted Signed Lamp Lovely Hand Painted Lamp with matching Aladdin shaped
shade and original base. This lamp has never been electrified and has
the original burner signed "ROYAL, Pat'd Aug 14 1889, Dorset, Thomaston,
Conn." The wick knob is marked "Made in US of America." The brass
font is decorated with scrolling and the iron collar around it has ruffled openwork.
The base has more metal openwork with flowers. It is painted on the front and back
with beautiful clusters of flowers and leaves. The cut prisms hanging from the shade holder all around make quite a dramatic effect
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 25" H x 12" W x 12" D
Finish: Good original, with normal age wear on glass edges
Price: $1350.00
 

Lovely Overlay Panel Lamp Lovely Slag Glass Panel Lamp with the original curved eight panels
and underneath them are the original eight scarlet slag border panels. The metal overlay
is especially well done with sprays of flowers, leaves, and twisting vines. The
delicate (but heavy) base has a middle section that looks like two curved handles
with ornate leaves and draped decoration in the metalwork down to the fancy
round base. The sockets are original and the cord was replaced well by the
previous owner. The metal interior ribbed straps that secure the panels are indicative
of an accomplished company like Bradley and Hubbard although we could not find
a signature
Circa: 1910
Dimensions: 22" H x 18" Diameter
Finish: Good original, glass all original with no damage
Price: $1395.00
 

Henry J. Nelson Hall Mirror Stunning Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian two part hall
mirror made by Henry J. Nelson, Burlington, VT. The marble and top of base are
signed. This piece has a large original mirror with protruding open carved
top crest. The arched top features etched carvings of twigs with leaves.
There are applied carvings on the top and bottom of the sides with etched
carvings in the middle of the sides and base. A drip stain is on the bottom
left side of the mirror frame. The serpentine front base has serpentine
legs and lovely open carved skirt with a bold fruit carving in the middle.
Original gorgeous gilt decoration highlights the various moldings and fills
the incised carvings. The gilt provides a rich contrast with the warm
original patina of the walnut. This would be a magnificent piece in a
hallway or at one end of a dining or living room!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 101"H x 58"W (top) 51.5"(base) x 16"D
Finish: Excellent original gilt and patina
Price: $7650.00
 

Rococo Mirror with Outstanding Carvings Exquisite Victorian Rococo Walnut Over the Mantel Mirror with some of the
best original carvings of this type we have seen! The top crest is almost a foot high and is all
open pierced carved with leaves, ribbons, fruits, and nuts. Notice how the connecting carvings are stylized notched branches. The corresponding side carvings have more fruits and grape clusters. The carvings are all highlighted with the original gilt which is in superb condition with only slight age loss and excellent original patination. The perimeter of the frame is deeply finger carved. The back retains the old wooden back boards.
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 32" H x 46" W x 10" D
Finish: Excellent original with very slight gilt loss
Price: $1950.00
 

Pretty Celluloid Collar Box Pretty Art Nouveau Celluloid Collar Box in fine original
condition. The top depicts a young woman observing an artist painting
a vase. Iris and foliage make up the front and side borders. The inside
has the original fabric and although dusty and worn from age it is usable. There
is a small water stain on the front edge of the lid. This is a very attractive
accessory with the original stamped brass front latch
Circa: 1915
Dimensions: 5 1/2" H x 8" W x 7 1/2"
Finish: Good original
Price: $575.00
 

Gorgeous Cloisonne Butterfly Jar Gorgeous Cloisonne Covered Jar with an array of colorful
enamel butterflies among a spray of flowers
and lavender tinsel flakes all around the circumference. The jar has delicately crafted top and bottom borders with contrasting color tones. The top cover has the matching border around the perimeter, more butterflies, and a ribbed knob (a little loose from age).
The base has no marking indicative of early work. In fine original condition,
this is a beautiful example of fine cloissonne.
Circa: 1910
Dimensions: 6 1/2" H x 5 1/4" W x 5 1/4" D
Finish: Excellent original patina
Price: $925.00